[It's a good thing he didn't! Seriously, Rean's such a boy scout it'd be surprising if he ever so much as accidentally stole a pack of gum as a toddler.

He nods in response to Al's request, though, keeping right beside him. Staying actually behind him seems like a bad idea.]

The secret's safe with me, promise. You're dealing with powers you're not used to and aren't built to handle, I guess... same as I am.

[Which is exactly why he's hanging close by. Please make sure he doesn't die???]